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Enrollment Limit:

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Days and Times:

M 5:45-7:45p

Proposed Dates (mini-courses only):

Enrollment Limit:

14 (13 J.D. students, 1 LL.M. student)

Final Course Requirement:

Special Requirement

Assessment types:

Describe “Other”:

Learning Objectives:

Home Program

J.D.

Is Crosslisted:

Yes

Course Type

Seminar

Course Credits

2

Practicum Type

None

Course Description:

This course is designed for students embarking on careers in public interest law or policy and explores the many necessary techniques to become highly effective advocates for social change. The purpose of the class is to help class participants develop creative advocacy approaches and learn to think beyond litigation and other traditional legal strategies to meet key client and societal goals. In particular, the course will: 1) explore how coalition building, grassroots organizing, and public policy advocacy can be used to enhance legal strategies; 2) teach basic public interest advocacy skills, including media relations, fundraising basics, legislative advocacy and lobbying, leveraging data and research, social marketing and public opinion, and cutting-edge digital strategies; and 3) introduce students to dynamic experts in relevant issue areas, from lobbyists to communications experts. Using compelling case studies and background reading materials, students will have the opportunity to use multiple advocacy tools to tackle real-life social problems on the local and national levels. Grades will be based on the extent and quality of class participation and written assignments.

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Additional Course Notes:

MANDATORY FIRST CLASS ATTENDANCE. All enrolled and waitlisted students must be in attendance at the first class session in order to be eligible for a seat in the class.

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